Tile & Stone: Inspirational Articles

If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, make sure you put into place a plan that will guide you throughout the process. Without a cohesive plan, you could end up without a kitchen for months longer than you anticipated at the start. We know you’re itching to get started, but advise...

In our previous blog, we explored the need for home renovators to pull permits early and often and order their fixtures and finishes well before the deadline. Today, we’ll explore two new sets of kitchen renovations dos and don’ts from Transworld Tile, your home for Thousand Oaks and San...

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Parts 1 and 2 of this blog series, where we talk about some basic dos and don’ts surrounding your kitchen renovation, including scheduling, contracts, permits, and more; once you’re caught up, read on for the final installment, Part 3,...

In a recent blog post, we pointed out why and how wood-look stone floor tiles are superior to actual hardwood flooring. Today, we’ll help you to choose the wood-look stone that works best for the rooms you are re-imagining. There is a time and a place for every color and texture of wood-look...

Many of our customers opt for Mexican tumbled stone tile for interior and exterior applications in their home. Because of their rough, often porous, texture, they create a pleasant, non-slippery surface to walk on, even in wet rooms like kitchens and bathrooms. At Transworld Tile, we carry...

For those looking to bring an Old-World European look to their home, either to match the motif or accentuate a modernized look, Italian tumbled stone tile flooring is a fantastic option. In our previous blog, we went into detail about our Mexican tumbled stone; while similar, these two...

Two things have become popular at once, and it makes for an odd set of choices for those looking to update their kitchen: White shaker cabinets and subway tile kitchen backsplashes. Now, this may not seem like the end of western civilization, but many worry about how well white on white will age....

In our previous blog, we outlined how you can incorporate color into your design while still using the subway tile you love; in it, we briefly mentioned the order in which you should pick your kitchen’s colors and accessories. Today, we’ll explain why you should pick your kitchen flooring...

For most people, home improvements are a more gradual thing then the major renovations we see on TV. If you’re looking to add some value and livability into an outdated bathroom, we have a few really simple tips that can make all difference on your bathroom’s appeal and value....

Depending on where you look for your kitchen flooring elements, you may be told a number of conflicting statements. Some manufacturers, dealers, and salespeople recommend you only go with a ceramic kitchen floor tile, while others may be more apt to recommend an engineered hardwood, or...

If you’re looking to upgrade your bathroom, be prepared for a number of tough style choices. Even those that have a pretty good idea of how they want their future oasis to look can struggle with the wide array of choices for options, features, and styles. Today, we’ll help in selecting...

If, like so many homeowners, you’re considering hardwood flooring in your home, then you need to be very careful to avoid a very costly mistake that can lead to a re-do (often entirely at your expense) of your flooring. AVOIDING THE COMMON HARDWOOD HORRORS With an average cost...